Alaska & the Inside Passage with Viking
Along the great frontier
Marvel at the soaring mountains and massive glaciers of Alaska, witnessing Tlingit heritage and hints of Russia along the way.
DESTINATIONS
VANCOUVER
KETCHIKAN
SITKA
JUNEAU
SKAGWAY
ICE STRAIGHT POINT
YAKUTAT (CRUISING)
VALDEZ
SEWARD
Tour Highlights
See the wilds of a great frontier
Immerse yourself in a world of Tlingit heritage with hints of Russia, where an outpost atmosphere prevails in charming, mountain-ringed seaside towns.
As you cruise this pristine wilderness of misty fjords, lush forest and gleaming walls of ice, pan for gold like prospectors of old, meet local Tlingit who have fished these waters for centuries, and hear tales both tall and true of a region where a Wild West spirit still feels very much alive.
ALASKA & INSIDE PASSAGE – FULL ITINERARY
Day 1 – Vancouver, Canada
Set between mountains and sea, Vancouver boasts endless cultural and natural riches.
Day 2 – Scenic Cruising: The Inside Passage
The Inside Passage winds through a fjord-like maze of snowcapped mountains and emerald islands.
Day 3 – Ketchikan, United States
Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of standing totem poles.
Day 4 – Sitka, United States
Scenic Sitka is a fascinating mix of Tlingit and Russian culture.
Day 5 – Juneau, United States
Alaska’s relaxed capital of Juneau enjoys a dramatic fjord-like setting.
Day 6 – Skagway, United States
Gateway to the Canadian Yukon, Skagway is set in a glacial valley.
Day 7 – Icy Strait Point, United States
A former canning station, Icy Strait Point is steeped in Tlingit heritage.
Day 8 – Scenic Cruising: Yakutat Bay
Yakutat Bay, fed by the Hubbard Glacier, is surrounded by snow-covered mountain slopes.
Day 9 – Valdez, United States
Valdez enjoys a breathtaking setting in a deep-cut fjord in Prince William Sound.
Day 10 – Seward, United States
Seward enjoys a scenic setting, nestled between soaring peaks on Resurrection Bay.
Day 11 – Seward, United States
Set between soaring peaks and Resurrection Bay, Seward is the starting point of the Iditarod dogsled race.
INCLUSIONS
- One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner
- Multiple dining venues including specialty restaurant dining
- 24-hour room service, specialty coffees, teas & bottled water
- Access to top-rated spa & state-of-the-art fitness center
- Access to self-service launderette with iron/ironing board
- All port taxes & fees
- Airport transfers on embarkation/disembarkation day when Viking Air is purchased
- 15 days; 8 countries, 11 ports
- Culture Curriculum®:
- Viking Resident Historian
- Guest Lecturers
- Destination Performances
- TED Talks
- Met Under the Stars
- Munch Moments
- Classical music performances
- All onboard meals featuring regional specialties
- Most al fresco dining at sea
- Open-air walking track & sports deck
- 24-hour Guest Services for special requests
- Daily afternoon tea
- Carefully curated shipwide library corners
EXCLUSIONS
- Flights
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Items of a personal nature
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.